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Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Canon EF Review

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S

Main Features

  • 60-600mm Focal Range
  • F4.5-6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 105mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Canon EF Mount
  • Weight: 2700g.
  • Diameter: 120mm
  • Length: 269mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.6m
  • Max Magnification:0.3x
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Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Overview

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is an Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Canon EF mount cameras.

Lens Mount

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is compatible with cameras that have Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.

Focal Range

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a focal range of 60-600mm and 10.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 96 - 960mm.

Teleconverter Compatibility

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is compatible with the Teleconverter lenses below:

  • Sigma TC-1401 1.4x TC for EF-Mount
  • Sigma TC-2001 2x TC for EF-Mount


Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon EF Lens Sigma TC-1401 1.4x Teleconverter for Canon EF 84 - 840mm F6.3 - 8.82 Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma TC-2001 2x Teleconverter for Canon EF Lens Sigma TC-2001 2x Teleconverter for Canon EF 120 - 1200mm F9 - 12.6 Amazon B&H Photo

Weather Sealings

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S with a weather sealed camera body such as Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Zoom Method

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Zoom Lock

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.3x and has a minimum focusing distance of 0.6m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.3x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Aperture

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 60mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f32 at 600mm .

Optical Formula

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S's optical formula consists of 25 elements in 19 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 SLD
  • 3 FLD elements

Lens Hood

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

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Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S amongst Camera Decision readers.

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Pros and Cons of Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Zoom Lock
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
Versatile Lens with a Zoom Ratio of 10

CONs
Lens Extents while focusing
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture
Heavy
Pricey
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Alternatives in Canon EF Mount
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Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sigma
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Canon EF
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 60-600mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock Yes
Zoom Ratio 10.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5-6.3
Min Aperture F22-32
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 25
Optical Groups 19
Special Elements 1 SLD + 3 FLD elements

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 0.6m
Max Magnification 0.3X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 2700g
Diameter 120mm
Length 269mm
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 105mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar Yes
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